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Derry~Londonderry: Education & Research Excellence |
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Derry~Londonderry: Education & Research Excellence |
| "Our research and development projects have benefited substantially from ease of access to the resources and experienced nanotech research teams at Queen’s University and the University of Ulster. Our continuing investments in Derry reflect Seagate’s confidence in the high quality talent available here.” John Spangler, Former Vice President, Seagate |
Introduction
The Northwest boasts around 40,000 students participating in higher and further education. 50% of the area’s young people go on to enter third-level education highlighting the significant supply of well-educated young talent. The region’s educational institutions are also pro-actively working to meet the evolving skills need of employers and to establish industry relevant research.
Higher Education
University of Ulster: Magee (Derry)
- 4,000 students at present with plans to expand to 6,000 studentsSpecialisms include Computing and Engineering, Business, Finance and Management, Creative Arts, Law and Social Sciences and Life and Health Sciences
- Expansion plans over the next three years include new Institutes of Sustainable Technology, Health and Well-being. Student number increases are planned in Computing and Electronics, Creative Technologies and Animation, and Business and Professional Services
University of Ulster: Coleraine Campus
- 5000 students at present
- Specialisms include Business, Finance & Management, Computing and Engineering, Bio-Medical science.
North West Regional College (NWRC)
- A pool of 25,000 students in full or part-time study
- A Centre of Excellence in Software Engineering and provision of numerous career-relevant topics including IT, Business and Administration, Engineering and Construction, Hospitality and Creative Arts
Donegal: Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT)
- 3000 students
- Specialisms including Computing and Business, Law, Tourism, Engineering and Creative Design and Digital Media
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| "Our research and development projects have benefited substantially from ease of access to the resources and experienced nanotech research teams at Queen’s University and the University of Ulster. Our continuing investments in Derry reflect Seagate’s confidence in the high quality talent available here.” John Spangler, Former Vice President, Seagate |
Introduction
The Northwest boasts around 40,000 students participating in higher and further education. 50% of the area’s young people go on to enter third-level education highlighting the significant supply of well-educated young talent. The region’s educational institutions are also pro-actively working to meet the evolving skills need of employers and to establish industry relevant research.
Higher Education
University of Ulster: Magee (Derry)
- 4,000 students at present with plans to expand to 6,000 studentsSpecialisms include Computing and Engineering, Business, Finance and Management, Creative Arts, Law and Social Sciences and Life and Health Sciences
- Expansion plans over the next three years include new Institutes of Sustainable Technology, Health and Well-being. Student number increases are planned in Computing and Electronics, Creative Technologies and Animation, and Business and Professional Services
University of Ulster: Coleraine Campus
- 5000 students at present
- Specialisms include Business, Finance & Management, Computing and Engineering, Bio-Medical science.
North West Regional College (NWRC)
- A pool of 25,000 students in full or part-time study
- A Centre of Excellence in Software Engineering and provision of numerous career-relevant topics including IT, Business and Administration, Engineering and Construction, Hospitality and Creative Arts
Donegal: Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT)
- 3000 students
- Specialisms including Computing and Business, Law, Tourism, Engineering and Creative Design and Digital Media
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University of Ulster Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC), (Derry):
Opened in 2007, the ISRC is a major contributor to international research in the areas of computational intelligence, virtual worlds, computer gaming, neuro-engineering and bio-inspired computing. It is the largest research investment in the 150-year history of the campus, and attracts scientists of international calibre from across the world, positioning Northern Ireland as a world leader in intelligent systems.
The Clinical Translational Research and Innovation Centre (C-TRIC), (Derry):
A unique facility promoting translational and clinical research, to reduce both time to market and the costs associated with the development of innovative health technologies, medical devices and therapeutics. C-TRIC’s unique infrastructure and key support staff facilitate clinical research and innovation, enabling the streamlining of developments from the laboratory to the market place through a focused 'bench to point of care' approach.
University of Ulster Centre for Bio-medical Sciences, (Coleraine):
Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Research, the UK’s top-rated unit for Biomedical Sciences Research. The School of Biomedical Sciences attained the highest possible rating of 5* in its recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), demonstrating international excellence and placing the University first in the United Kingdom.
NW Regional College (Derry, Strabane, Limavady):
The College holds Centre of Excellence status for three of its curriculum areas in Construction & the Built Environment, Software Engineering and Journalism. This recognition involves greater cooperation between the College and local industry, and reinforces the quality of provision.
Letterkenny IT:
Key research areas include Applied Research in Biotechnology, Renewable / Alternative Energy, Computer Games / Digital Animation, Electronics, Production and Innovation Technology and Fire Technology
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University of Ulster Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC), (Derry):
Opened in 2007, the ISRC is a major contributor to international research in the areas of computational intelligence, virtual worlds, computer gaming, neuro-engineering and bio-inspired computing. It is the largest research investment in the 150-year history of the campus, and attracts scientists of international calibre from across the world, positioning Northern Ireland as a world leader in intelligent systems.
The Clinical Translational Research and Innovation Centre (C-TRIC), (Derry):
A unique facility promoting translational and clinical research, to reduce both time to market and the costs associated with the development of innovative health technologies, medical devices and therapeutics. C-TRIC’s unique infrastructure and key support staff facilitate clinical research and innovation, enabling the streamlining of developments from the laboratory to the market place through a focused 'bench to point of care' approach.
University of Ulster Centre for Bio-medical Sciences, (Coleraine):
Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Research, the UK’s top-rated unit for Biomedical Sciences Research. The School of Biomedical Sciences attained the highest possible rating of 5* in its recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), demonstrating international excellence and placing the University first in the United Kingdom.
NW Regional College (Derry, Strabane, Limavady):
The College holds Centre of Excellence status for three of its curriculum areas in Construction & the Built Environment, Software Engineering and Journalism. This recognition involves greater cooperation between the College and local industry, and reinforces the quality of provision.
Letterkenny IT:
Key research areas include Applied Research in Biotechnology, Renewable / Alternative Energy, Computer Games / Digital Animation, Electronics, Production and Innovation Technology and Fire Technology
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